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Provide consultation in a legal framework

KHU-AGR-0055

Australian Equivalent

AHCARB610

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide arboricultural consultation in a legal framework, including the analysis of cases and their outcomes, reviewing policies and preparing for and contributing to legal proceedings. The unit applies to individuals with a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the legal implications of arboriculture. They have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills and demonstrate autonomy and judgement for a defined area of responsibility, undertaking complex work with broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Analyse the legal context

0055.E1.O1Determine legislation and legal cases for area of arboricultural specialisation

0055.E1.O2Review and analyse state, territory and federal legislation, regulations and planning instruments pertaining to arboriculture

0055.E1.O3Apply legal and ethical standards to professional practice

0055.E1.O4Recognise and use legal terminology relevant to professional practice in arboriculture

E2Analyse precedent cases to determine advice outcomes

0055.E2.O1Analyse the jurisdiction of tree matters for specific cases

0055.E2.O2Recognise the legal framework and court system when preparing and implementing strategies for management of client legal needs

0055.E2.O3Seek and review precedents in law and published case studies for arboriculture related cases

0055.E2.O4Determine appropriate statutes and supporting precedent cases

0055.E2.O5Extract arboricultural information from case studies based on the legal context

0055.E2.O6Develop a course of action and discuss consequences with client

0055.E2.O7Provide advice within context of statutes and precedent cases

E3Review, develop and apply policies

0055.E3.O1Analyse and review policy documents according to legislation and relevant cases

0055.E3.O2Prepare policy documents based on legislation and relevant cases

0055.E3.O3Determine areas of uncertain legal outcomes in policy documents

0055.E3.O4Seek legal advice and amend policy documents to comply with advice

E4Prepare expert report

0055.E4.O1Identify additional research and supporting documentation required for matter under investigation

0055.E4.O2Follow statutory framework to give advice and work as an expert

0055.E4.O3Ensure all available observations and test results are recorded with precision in expert reports

0055.E4.O4Declare assumptions underpinning any discussion in report

0055.E4.O5Substantiate reported opinion with external authorities according to availability and case requirements

0055.E4.O6Prepare and provide a detailed evidentiary expert report according to client brief and statutory requirements

E5Provide expert evidence

0055.E5.O1Determine any matter or conflict of interest that may impact on ability to provide impartial evidence

0055.E5.O2Read and comply with statutory requirements for an expert witness

0055.E5.O3Prepare presentation of evidence based on factual data, documented observations and results according to rules of evidence in legal proceedings

0055.E5.O4Deliver oral evidence and report according to legal proceedings, jurisdiction and client requirements

0055.E5.O5Assist the court on matters relevant to expert witness testimony and area of expertise